COMPUTER ACCESS CONTINUUM North Carolina Assistive Technology Program Ja Medlicott AT Consultant NCATP 2005 Expo

COMPUTER ACCESS CONTINUUM

North Carolina Assistive Technology Program

Ja MedlicottAT Consultant

NCATP 2005 Expo

3 Continuum Sessions

Identification: Basic Computer Access AssessmentFrom 8:30-9:30

Application: AT for Computer Access From 10:00-11:00

Integration: Multiple Technologies Working in Concert From 12:30-3:00

Sessions Break DownIdentification: Basic Computer Access Assessment This session will break down the basic domains of computer access. The importance

of focusing on a specific desired computer task when assessing will be examined. Compass computer access assessment software from Koester Performance Research will be presented.

Application: AT for Computer Access This session will present software and hardware applications for computer access.

Mouse and keyboards options along with desktop/text enlargement, audio text /navigation, and text/command entry software will be presented.

Integration: Multiple Technologies Working in Concert This session will integrate all previous discussed software and peripherals in sessions

1 and session 2 into a” working concert” Mounting devices will be review for switch access and discussed peripherals. Eye-tracking technology from Eye Response Technologies will also be presented by Mel Ellison from Learning Resources Assistive Technologies.

Identification

Basic Computer Access Assessment

First must review

“Computer Access”

Session 1

The Basics ofComputer Access

Physical location of the computer

The computer skill level of the individual

To use a computer you need output / input(Need one or more Peripheral)

Know what you want to do on the computer (In measurable and observable terms)

Session 1

Physical Computer Location

Is the computer accessible from a wheelchair?

Is the computer table adjustable?

Is the “CPU” the box on the floor?

Session 1

Adjustable Computer Table

A person’s positional needs in computer access should to be reviewed by a PT or OT

Assistive technology can help position computer peripheralswith mounts and adjustable tables and chairs

Session 1






Session 1

Computer Skill Level

AT can not providecomputer skills!

Desktop / Tool BarMouse Cursor /PointerKeyboard Cursor

IconWindow/ MenusOpen /Closing File

Session 1






Session 1

Output

For an individual to work with acomputer they need to “see” or “hear”

the desktop or computer screen.

Session 1

Ways to help to see

(Get information from the monitor)

Screen Resolution Increase Icon Size / Font Appearance Increase Cursor Size Magnification

Session 1

Remember there are two types of Output

For an individual to work with a

computer they need to “see” or “hear”


Session 1

Ways to “Hear” Monitor

To help an individual hear a representation of the desktop or to navigate around it.

Text ReadersScreen/Web Readers

Session 1






Session 1

Input

Once one has received information from the computer they need to be able to

respond

Point

Select

Enter Text

Session 1

How do we Point?

A Mouse

Session 1

Pointing with a Mouse

In computer access you need to think of moving the mouse cursor not the mouse!

Session 1

Mouse Cursor

Think of your mouse cursor as your Pointer!

Session 1

Other ways to Point

Options for individuals that can not point with a mouse

Mouse Scanning Software

ScanBuddy

http://www.ahf-net.com/Scanbuddy.htm

Gus Scanning Cursorhttp://www.gusinc.com/scancur.html

Can also use Pointing Devices

These are hardware devices

Jouse2

NaturalPoint

HeadMouse

HeadMaster

Camera Mouse

Session 1

Input


respond.

Point

Select

Enter Text

Session 1

How do we Select?

By Clicking!

Session 1

Mouse Clicking

A mouse click is nothing more than a switch

You are pushing or activating a button to make a selection

Session 1

Select

To make a selection you point then

Click a mouse

Push a button/switch

Dwell

Instead of using a mouse click for a selection you can use a variety of switches

Session 1

Dwell?

Dwell is automatic clicking

(or selecting)

Software that allows you to aim and (dwell over) a target and select without clicking your

mouse or switch

Session 1

Dwelling Example Session 1

Select

Dwelling

DwellClickhttp://www.sensorysoftware.com/softwareinfo.html

Point-N-Clickhttp://www.polital.com/pnc/

MagicCursor 2000http://www.madentec.com/

Session 1

Input


respond.

Point

Select

Enter Text

Session 1

Keyboard Input

A keyboard is a device that allows one to place text into a target.

This is called the keyboard cursor

Pointer or mouse cursor

Session 1

Keyboard Types

External KeyboardOn Screen Keyboards

Session 1

On Screen KeyboardAccess Methods

On screen keyboards can be access in three ways

Mouse Point and Click

Dwelling

Scanning

Session 1

Scanning Method Session 1

Other Text Entry Methods

Voice to Text Software

“Voice Recognition allows a user to use his/her voice as an input device. Voice recognition may be used to dictate text into the computer or to give commands to the computer (such as opening application programs, pulling down menus, or saving work)”

Session 1

Dasher

Is a pointing (zooming) text entry interface

Software that allows you to point to letters to type.

Session 1






Session 1

What tasks do they want to accomplish?

Get on Internet, Read Email, Do my job,

Do Homework, Research, Learn, Math,

Communicate, Play Games, Make Lists,

Banking, Get Pictures, Draw, Make Movies,

Design, Create, Listen to Music,

Increase Computer Skills.

Session 1

Must be Specific of the Task

If someone says “I have trouble using the mouse”

Ask in moving the cursor or clicking?

If someone says “I have trouble typing”

Ask can you not use the keyboard at all or are you not satisfied with words per minute?

Session 1

Get very specific!

Example: TypingWhat are you typing?

Short emails Data entry Long paragraphs

In what program/s? Outlook Excel Word

Session 1

What drives AT?

Assistive technology is driven by the Task not the disability!

A person’s disability does help steer a device or program but is not the driving force.

Session 1

Review So Far

The Basics in Computer Access

Physical Location

Computer Skill Level

Specific Task

Output / Input

Point

Select

Text Entry

Session 1

Questions Session 1

On to Compass Software

“ Compass software is a tool for measuring users' skills needed for various kinds of computer interaction.”

Session 1

KPR Koester Performance Research

http://www.kpronline.com/

Heidi Horstmann Koester PhD

Session 1

Compass Software

$179.00

A Limited amount of CDs are available for Non-Internet Users

Only!

Session 1

Quick Review of Compass

The software consists of 8 different skill tests:

These tests are divided into 3 areas or “families”

Scanning

Pointing

Text Entry

Session 1

Skill Test List Session 1

Configuration

Each test in Compass has configuration components

Session 1

You can use the click of a mouse or a switch of your choice.

Switch Test

Evaluates ability to activate a switch when presented a prompt

Auditory

Scan

Can set to engaging

Way to Go!

Scan Test

Evaluates the ability to use a single switch to make letter choices from

a row-column scanning table.

Single letter Timing Errors

Scan

Aim Test

Evaluates the ability to move a cursor to target and make a selection

Pointing

Selection Method

•Click

•Double Click

•Dwell

Targets

•Icons

•Pictures

•Squares

Drag Test

Evaluates ability to select and drag items using your cursor

Pointing

Menu Test

Evaluates ability to navigate through menus and make selection

Pointing

Letter Test

Evaluates ability to correctly enter a target letter.

Text Entry

Word Test

Evaluates ability to correctly enter a word

Set 1 = 1 grade

Set 2 = 3 grade

Set 3 = 6 grade

You can fix mistakes

Does upper lower case matter

Text Entry

Sentence Test

Evaluates ability to correctly enter a sentence

Text Entry

8 Skill Test Summary Session 1

Before You Open Compass Software!

Make your own Compass folder

Right Click on Desktop

Click Folder

Session 1

Add Compass Folder

Right Click On New Folder

Click Rename

Session 1

Open Program

Choose Free Trial

Session 1

Demo Version Session 1

For Help / Overview Session 1

More Help Session 1

Start Session 1

Client Session 1

Info Session 1

Saving Client

You can not make a new folder once in Compass

Session 1

Adding a Test Session 1

Test List Session 1

Configuration

F1 will bring up help

Session 1

Try it out! End of Session 1

Computer Desktop Session 1





Session 2

Application

AT for Computer Access

Review Basic Computer Access

Output

Input

Session 2

Output

For an individual to work with acomputer they need to “see” or “hear”


Session 2

Ways to help to see

(Within Microsoft Widows)

Screen Resolution Increase Icon Size / Font Appearance Increase Cursor Size Magnification

Session 2

Microsoft Accessibility Wizard

Accessibility Wizard

Session 2

Microsoft Windows Accessibility

For Directions For Accessibility Within Windows

http://www.microsoft.com/enable/products/default.aspx

Microsoft Accessibility Resource Centers

North Carolina Assistive Technology ProgramNC South Central Center

1110 Navaho Dr. Suite 101

Raleigh, NC 27609 Phone: 919-850-2787

E-mail: [email protected]

We have free Microsoft Accessibility CDs

Five video demonstrations that provide an overview of what's possible with accessibility options.

Tutorials and case studies to find out how to integrate accessible technology into your workplace.

These can also be ordered online

Session 2

Screen Resolution

High Low

Larger Screen Area

Smaller Icon/Text

Session 2

More Visional Output

Change Icon Size

Session 2

Icon Size

Before and After

Session 2

Cursor Size

Within Windows

Session 2

Free Large Pointers

http://www.ncecbvi.org/tech/vlc/index.html

Session 2

Larger Pointers Session 2

Magnification

Microsoft Magnifier

Session 2

Magnifier

Microsoft magnifier is available on Windows 95 and Up

Session 2

Magnification

For a list of free magnification software go to

http://www.magnifiers.org

My Favorite is

Dragnifier

http://www.magnifiers.org/cgi-bin/links/jump.cgi?ID=74

Session 2

Dragnifier Session 2

Magnification is not always a good option

Session 2

Remember there are two types of Output

For an individual to work with a

computer they need to “see” or “hear”


Session 2

Ways to “Hear” Monitor

To help an individual hear a representation of the desktop or to navigate around it.

Text ReadersScreen/Web Readers

Session 2

Text Readers

Reads text that you highlight or copy and paste.

Free Examples

Natural Voice Reader

http://www.naturalreaders.com

ReadPlease

http://www.readplease.com/

Session 2

Screen/Web Readers

Different from Text Readers

Screen readers gives a visual impaired person a audio representation of what is on the screen.

The utility is used to navigate around the desktop and to hear text content.

Session 2

Screen Readers

Jawshttp://www.freedomscientific.com/fs_downloads/jaws.asp

Does have a timed out Demo

Window Eyeshttp://www.gwmicro.com/products/

Also has a timed out Demo

Session 2

Web Readers

Some Screen Reader can read web pages.

There are separate web browser readers

Free

Simple Web http://www.econointl.com/sw/

Connect Outloudhttp://www.freedomscientific.com/fs_products/software_connect.asp

Free Demo for 24 hours of use!

No review of Web Readers

Session 2

Magnifier / ScreenReader

Zoomtext is both a ScreenReader and

Magnification software program

http://www.aisquared.com/index.cfm

Session 2

Application

AT for Computer Access

Review Basic Computer Access

Output

Input

Session 2

Input

Remember there are

3 domains of computer input

Point

Select

Text Entry

Session 2

How do we Point?

A Mouse

Session 2

Pointing Peripherals

Mouse Examples

Session 2

Other Pointing Peripherals

Sometimes a person can not point or aim a regular mouse

Hardware options

Session 2

Jouse2http://www.jouse.com/

NaturalPointhttp://www.naturalpoint.com/smartnav/

HeadMasterhttp://store.prentrom.com/cgi-bin/store/HM-3P.html

Camera Mousehttp://www.cameramouse.com/

Software Pointers

Software moves the mouse (pointer) for you through switch access

ScanBuddyhttp://www.ahf-net.com/Scanbuddy.htm

Gus Scanning Cursorhttp://www.gusinc.com/scancur.html

Session 2

Input

Remember there are


Point

Select

Text Entry

Session 2

Select

Ways to Select

Mouse Clicking

Dwelling

Switch

Session 2

Select

Dwelling(Auto clicking)

Software that allows you to aim and (dwell over) at a target and select without clicking your mouse or switch

DwellClickhttp://www.sensorysoftware.com/softwareinfo.html

Point-N-Clickhttp://www.polital.com/pnc/

MagicCursor 2000http://www.madentec.com/

Session 2

Select

Remember a mouse click is just a switch function

Instead of using the mouse button to select you can use a switch

Session 2

Input

Remember there are


Point

Select

Text Entry

Session 2

Text Input

Keyboards

External

On Screen

Session 2

On Screen Keyboards

A on-screen keyboard is a utility that displays a

virtual keyboard on the desktop

They can be access

Mouse (Point) Clicking

Dwelling

Scanning

Session 2

Examples On Screen Keyboard

Click N Typehttp://www.lakefolks.org/cnt/

Reach Interface Authorhttp://www.ahf-net.com/reach.htm

Session 2


Voice to Text Software

“Voice Recognition allows a user to use his/her voice as an input device. Voice recognition may be used to dictate text into the computer or to give commands to the computer (such as opening application programs, pulling down menus, or saving work)”

Session 2

No Demo is available

Name Change

Dragon Natural Speaking was made by

a company name

ScanSoft

Their name has been changed to

Nuancehttp://www.nuance.com/naturallyspeaking/

Session 2

Dragon Naturally Speaking Versions

Feature Comparison Matrix

ftp://ftp.scansoft.com/pub/doc/naturallyspeaking/DNS8matrix.pdf

Session 2


Dasherhttp://www.inference.phy.cam.ac.uk/dasher/

Session 2

Dasher

Is a pointing (zooming) text entry interface

Software that allows you to point to letters to type.

Session 2

Morse Code Session 2

Using a switch you enter code for each letter

Morse Code

Darcihttp://www.westest.com/darci/index.html

EZ Keys from Words Plus allows Morse Code entry on their on screen keyboard

Session 2

Summary

Domains of Computer Access

Output and Input

Point

Select

Text Entry

Session 2

Computer Output and Input access is accomplish with either software and or hardware

Questions

Lets play with some

Software and Hardware

Session 2






Session 3

Review Past Sessions

Pass sessions went over

basic computer access

software can help one

See or Hear the Monitor

Output

Session 3

Review Past Sessions

Pass session reviewed

basic computer access

Software and Hardware can help with

Input

Pointing

Selecting

Text Entry

Session 3

Compass Software

We also reviewed a software program

Compass

Which consists of 8 tests that measures the skills needed for

Pointing

Selecting

Text Entry

Session 3

Assessment tool for computer access

Integration

In this we will integrate this assessment software (Compass)

with

Access Software and Hardware devices

Session 3

But first lets review mounting devices

Mounts

What do you mount for computer access?

Peripherals

Monitors

Keyboards

Mouse/Pointers

Switches for Selection

Session 3

Mounts

Resources for Mounts

http://www.daessy.com/dss/kits/dssk.html

http://www.cjt-yes.com/

http://www.rjcooper.com/index.html

http://www.ablenetinc.com/

Session 2

Mounts Session 2

The same mount is sometimes called different names

Magic Arm

Universal Switch Mounting System

Slim Arm

Mighty Mount

Mounts

Choosing a Mount

Session 3

Mount Questions

The size and weight of what are you mounting

Where and to what you are attaching the mount to

A desk/table/bed

Wheelchair

(Power or Manual)

Square or Round tubing

Session 3

Key Factors of Mounts

Support attached is important

Your Mount Clamp

Session 3

If your keyboard or switch is poorly mounted (clamped)it may become inaccessible or place a strain on user

Key Factors of Mounts

Another Key Factor is Distance

How far away from the mount clamp is the

Pointing Device

Selection Device

Text Entry Device

Session 3

Integration

Now lets integrate the following

Compass Software

Access Software

Access Hardware

Mounts

Session 3

This integration is time limited


This integration is time limited

Eye Response Technologies

Eye-tracking technology

The ERICA System

Session 3

Mel Ellison

Questions?

Ja Medlicott

910-790-3468

[email protected]

www.ncatp.org

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COMPUTER ACCESS CONTINUUM North Carolina Assistive Technology Program Ja Medlicott AT Consultant NCATP 2005 Expo